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Syrian Salad....loaded with yummy crunchy lemony veggies tossed in olive oil. People who wish to maintain their health and stay fit so this salad can be one of the best option to eat. Even you can have this salad as your morning breakfast. Serve the bowl of salad to your guest before meal as an appetizer too. Enjoy this easy to make salad at your home. Syrian Salad Ingredients 150 gms of lettuce 1 large tomato 2-3 green onions 1 cucumber 1 carrot 1 green bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 2-3 red radish 8-10 leaves of baby spinach  Parsley 1 lemon  1-2 tsp olive oil Recipe Roughly chop lettuce, tomato and onion. Slice red radish, carrot and cucumber. Chop parsley or simply pluck leaves and keep aside. Slice bell peppers lengthwise. Take a large bowl and all the chopped veggies to it. Squeeze lemon juice over it and spread olive oil and toss the salad well. Refrigerate the salad for half an hour and serve....

Noodlessssss.... We get to eat a variety of noodles in restaurants, but the question arises how to make them at home. In all these varied noodles that we get to eat, there is an unique type of noodle that is Udon Noodles. These noodles are already cooked and packed in an air tight packaging. You can cut the packet and use it directly. Also if you wish to add them to hot water that can also be done. Today I am sharing a yummy spicy Stir Fried recipe of these Udon Noodles. This dish is easy to make and can be made for brunch, lunch and dinner. Also kids will love it, just you need make it less spicy for them ;) Enjoy making these noodles at home and enjoy with your family and friends. You can also serve these noodles to your guests when you host a party. Stir Fried Udon Noodles Ingredients 2 packs of udon noodles 1 green bell pepper 1 onion 1 medium sized carrot 4 spring onions 2 white radish 2 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 50 gms of sprouts 2 tsp soya sauce ...

Punjabi Chhole Masala is an authentic dish from Punjab. Chhole is known as Chick Peas. This chhole recipe can be easily made at home and it tastes best when had with Kulcha, Naan and Rice. This can be a best treat for the spicy food lovers too. Also it can be one of the option in your list while hosting a party. Simple ingredients that we easily find in our kitchen are used to make this dish and can be enjoyed with family and friends. Punjabi Chhole Masala Ingredients 200 gms chhole (Chick Peas) 2 tea bags 1 large tomato 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1-2 green chilies 2 small bay leaves 1 tsp garam masala Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp chhole masala Half tsp chili flakes Half tsp black pepper powder Half tsp tamarind pulp Salt as per taste 2-3 tsp oil  Recipe Soak chhole for 5-6 hours in warm water. Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add half tsp of salt to it. Now add soaked chhole to it and add tea bags ...

We usually get to see varied dishes made of spinach. Today I am sharing a different recipe with you all Matar Palak. This is combination of boiled green peas and fresh green spinach. This buttery recipe is very easy to make at home. We can use unsalted butter or olive oil for making this dish to make it more healthier. This dish tastes best with Roti, Naan, Paratha, Steamed rice, Jeera Rice or Pulao. This being a different dish, it can be served to your guests when you host a party. Also this can be a very yummy option for your kids who docents like to ea spinach vegetable the normal way we make. Matar Palak Ingredients 500 gms of palak 200 gms of peas 1 small onion 1 medium sized tomato 2 green chilies Half inch ginger 2 garlic cloves Half tsp red chili powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter Salt as per taste Recipe Wash spinach leaves nicely. Boil 3 cups of water and add washed spinach leaves in to it. Boil the leaves nicely...

Pastaaaaaaa The most loved Italian dish after Pizza. Penne pasta is one of the pasta types that we find in market and restaurants. We find this yummy dish in restaurants. But we can make this yummy tender soft pasta at home and can enjoy with our family and friends. We can have this dish for brunch, lunch or dinner. This is an easy to make dish and also loved by kids. Penne Pasta in Red Sauce Ingredients 200 gms of penne pasta 3 large tomatoes 1 green bell pepper 1 onion 2 green chilies 2 tsp fresh finely chopped parsley 1 tsp black pepper 1 small cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar Salt as per taste Recipe Grind tomatoes and green chili to a smooth paste. Chop onion and green bell pepper into cubes and keep it aside. Start boiling pasta as per instructions given over the packet. Heat oil in a pan and add onions and bell peppers to it and mix well. Now add grounded tomato paste to it and cook till the oil separates. ...

Spaghetti is an amazingly tasty and yummy Italian cuisine. Tangy cheesy Spaghetti can be made and enjoyed at home with family and friends on weekends. We can cook this at home following simple steps. Not at all a tedious job. Even kids love this dish. Tangy tomatoes and yummy cheese makes spaghetti very tasty, and sprinkle olive oil over it to enhance taste and enjoy. Spaghetti Ingredients 200 gms of Spaghetti 3 large tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 green chili 1 small green bell pepper 1 small onion chopped Half cup grated cheese or 2 cheese cubes 1 tsp red chili flakes Half tsp black pepper powder 2 tsp finely chopped parsley Salt as per taste 2 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter Recipe Chop green bell pepper and onion and keep it aside. Grind tomatoes garlic and chili in a grinder to a smooth paste. Start boiling spaghetti as per the instructions mentioned on the packet. In another pan heat olive oil or butter and add chopped onions and bell p...

Yummy crispy Cheese Toast is one of the best options to have as an appetizer, team time snack, brunch or simply anytime to crave your hunger craving. These Cheese Toasts can be made easily at home. We can make them by grilling in a microwave or simply grilling it on a skillet. This can be one of the best options for an appetizer to start up with your lunch or dinner and also it tastes best with soup besides having regular soup sticks. Enjoy making these Cheese Toasts at home and enjoy with your family and friends. Cheese Toast Ingredients 4 bread slices 1 cup mozarella cheese 2-3 tsp butter 1 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 1 small onion finely chopped 2 green chilies finely chopped 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp black pepper powder Salt as per taste Recipe Take finely chopped green bell peppers, onions and green chilies in a mixing bowl. Add chili flakes and black pepper to it. Also add salt as per taste to it (be careful while adding salt as we will...

We find Fresh Tomatoes in market, we buy them and we try to make variety of dishes with that. We can make variety of dishes using fresh ripe or raw tomatoes. We can use tomatoes while making vegetables, rice, sandwiches etc. We also usually make tomato soup at our homes. Today I am sharing a quick and simple Tomato Cheese Soup with you all. It is quite different than regular soup that we usually make and get to see in restaurants. Enjoy this delicious cheesy tomato soup at your house! Cheesy Tomato Soup Ingredients 4 ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 small onion 1 green chili 3-4 pepper corns or 1 tsp pepper powder 2 tsp sugar Salt as per taste 3-4 cups of water Half cup parmesan cheese Recipe Roughly chop tomatoes, onion, garlic and chili. Heat 2 cups of water in a pan and add chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic and chili. Boil the veggies till they are tender and soft and the raw aroma is gone. Switch off the flame and let them cool down...

Making samosas at home is a tedious job. Most important thing while making samosa is giving it a perfect shape is very important. The triangular shaped deep fried crispy pastry stuffed with yummy potato stuffing tastes yummy when eaten up with yummy spicy green chutney or tangy tamarind chutney. Today I am sharing a yummy Pinwheel Samosa recipe with you all. These samosas are deep fried crispy wheel shaped samosas tastes best with fried chilies, green chutney or tamarind chutney. These Pinwheel Samosas are great party treat. They make mouthwatering appetizer or can be served as chaat. Pinwheel Samosa Ingredients 5 large potatoes 1 cup green peas 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 4 green chilies Half inch ginger Half tsp red chili powder 1 tsp dry mango powder  Salt as per taste 2 cups all purpose flour (maida) 1 tsp carom seeds 4 tsp clarified butter (ghee) Water to knead dough Oil for frying 4 tsp all purpose flour (extra) ...

Fasting is one of the major traditions followed in India. Some people fast occasionally or on weekday basis etc. The major issue arises in mind is what to eat on a fasting day. We usually find Sabudana Khichdi or Sabudana Vada as an option or we have Sabudana kheer, buttermilk etc for fasting. Today I am sharing a simple yummy Batata Vada recipe that we can have on a fasting day. A simple and very easy to make deep fried vadas on a fasting day will give you an amazingly different taste than having a regular fasting food. These deep fried vadas can be enjoyed with chilled curd, fried chili or yogurt chili chutney. Not only for fast but you can make these vadas on any day, also you can serve these vadas to your guests too. Do give this dish a try and I am sure you all will love it. Upwas (Fast) Batata Vada Ingredients   5 potatoes 1 tsp red chili powder  1 tsp cumin seeds or cumin powder  Finely chopped coriander leaves  2-3 finely chopped green chi...